The Mercedes-Benz Vans team was this week celebrating a sensational start to November after winning a third, prestigious industry accolade in less than 48 hours! Hot on the heels of its success in landing trophies at the What Car? Van and Commercial Vehicle of the Year Awards 2022 for the… Read more »
Tracey Perry announced as New Head of Van for MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd
MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd has announced the appointment of Tracey Perry as Head of Van for MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd. Tracey succeeds Daniel Holbein who is leaving Man Truck & Bus UK Ltd to take up a new position in MAN’s headquarters in Munich. Tracey has… Read more »
AP Engineers and Plant casts its new action hero, a ‘Mad Max’ Mercedes-Benz Sprinter from eStar Truck & Van
Customers have jokingly likened Ashley Peat’s Mercedes-Benz Sprinters to the outlandish vehicles that appeared in the post-apocalyptic Mad Max movie series. With their chunky mud and slush tyres, raised ride heights, twin light bars, sun visors, and black paintwork and wheel trims, it’s easy to understand why. Rather… Read more »
Hermes commits to Mercedes-Benz Vans as its trusted partner for the EV road ahead
Parcel collection and delivery leader Hermes has underscored its commitment to an emissions-free future by placing a landmark order for 168 fully electric Mercedes-Benz eSprinters. The zero-emission vans should all be on the road before the end of the year. They will be assigned to Hermes’ popular ParcelShops service,… Read more »
Nominations now open for Logistics UK’s Van Awards 2021
Logistics UK’s Van Awards, supported by Van Excellence, are back for 2021 to recognise and reward the operators who have risen to the challenge of operating in the COVID-19 environment, placing driver wellbeing, safety, efficiency, innovation, and sustainability at the heart of their businesses. With nominations now open, the business group is urging… Read more »
New Daily: the smart vehicle that future-proofs the customer’s business
IVECO presented the New Daily to its dealer network and the international press in a live digital event streamed on its IVECO Live Channel platform. The latest evolution of the Daily family of light commercial vehicles breaks new ground, introducing new adaptive and intelligent solutions that take interaction and collaboration with the driver… Read more »
Kent County Council takes delivery of five new IVECO Daily 7.2 tonne mobile libraries to modernise its fleet
Kent County Council has taken delivery of five new IVECO Daily 7.2 tonne GVW 72C18HA8P mobile library vehicles. The vehicle design and specification are the result of an 18-month collaboration between supplying dealer, Haynes Trucks of Maidstone, Kent County Council and a local specialist bodybuilder. Haynes Trucks has delivered on… Read more »
Logistics UK Celebrates 11 Years of Van Excellence
As Logistics UK celebrates the 11-year anniversary of Van Excellence – its scheme that promotes the safe and efficient operation of vans – the organisation’s Head of Consulting & Standards, Sharon Mitchell, says now is the ideal time to celebrate the incredible determination of van drivers to support UK society… Read more »
IVECO Daily takes Light Truck of the Year in 2021 Van Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards
Adding another string to its bow, the IVECO Daily demonstrates its unmatched flexibility within the 3.5 to 7.5 tonne GVW sector, receiving the title of Van Fleet World’s Light Truck of the Year 2021. Part of the annual Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards, the event celebrates excellence in the… Read more »
Logistics UK response to DfT electric vehicle chargepoints announcement
Welcoming the Department for Transport’s (DfT’s) announcement of a £50 million boost for electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints for those in leasehold and rented accommodation, as well as the expansion of the Workplace Charging Scheme, Denise Beedell, Logistics UK’s Policy Manager for Vans and Urban, comments: “This announcement is a positive step forward in the government’s drive to decarbonise light commercial vehicle (LCV) operations. Respondents… Read more »
